1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2010 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2010 Holden Caprice is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Holden Caprice (278 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Caprice. (350 Nm). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2010 Holden Caprice | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Roadmaster | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 278 HP |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
